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Windows 11 Still Runs on 30-Year-Old Win32 Code

Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich admitted that code from the mid-1990s remains the foundation of Windows 11. The Win32 API, despite multiple internal attempts to replace it, persists because of the massive ecosystem built on top of it.

Huma Shazia·8 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

AMD Launches MI350P: A 144GB PCIe Card Challenging Nvidia

AMD's new Instinct MI350P packs 144GB of HBM3E memory into a standard PCIe form factor. The company claims it delivers roughly 40% faster FP16 and FP8 performance than Nvidia's H200 NVL, making it a compelling drop-in upgrade for existing data center servers.

Huma Shazia·8 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Trump Weighs AI Model Vetting: A Policy U-Turn

The Trump administration is in early talks about an executive order requiring government review of AI models before public release. The move would reverse the president's earlier deregulatory stance and create the kind of oversight structure the White House once attacked Anthropic for promoting.

Manaal Khan·7 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Motherboard Sales Drop 28% as AI Chips Starve PC Market

The four largest motherboard manufacturers are slashing 2026 sales forecasts as chipmakers prioritize AI processors over consumer components. Asus expects to sell 5 million fewer boards this year, while ASRock faces the steepest decline at 37%.

Huma Shazia·7 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Honor 600 Pro Early Bird: £200 Off Plus Free Projector

Honor is offering substantial launch discounts on the Honor 600 and 600 Pro in the UK and Germany. Early bird buyers get up to £200/€200 off plus freebies including a portable projector, earbuds, and extended warranty coverage.

Huma Shazia·7 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Michigan Towns Block AI Data Centers After $16B Override

At least 19 Michigan municipalities have enacted moratoriums on data center development after OpenAI and Oracle's $16 billion Stargate facility was approved despite near-unanimous local opposition. The backlash has triggered county resolutions, bipartisan state legislation, and a regional water authority refusing to serve proposed facilities.

Manaal Khan·7 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and 4 Gen 5 Chips

Qualcomm extends its Gen 5 lineup to budget and mid-range phones with two new processors. Both chips promise better battery life and smoother interfaces, though some features from the previous generation have been cut.

Manaal Khan·7 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Samsung Chip Workers Reject $340K Bonus, Demand Annual Pay

Samsung's chipmaking union has rejected a $340,000 one-time bonus, insisting on annual payouts similar to SK hynix's $900,000 guaranteed bonuses. The standoff could trigger an 18-day strike starting May 21, potentially costing Samsung up to $11.7 billion in direct losses.

Manaal Khan·7 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Student Hacks Taiwan Rail with $50 Radio: 4 Trains Stopped

A 23-year-old college student in Taiwan used software-defined radios to trigger emergency braking on four high-speed trains. The breach exposed a critical flaw: the rail system's encryption keys hadn't been rotated in 19 years.

Huma Shazia·7 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Dell XPS 16 (2026) Review: Premium Design, Premium Price

Dell brings back the XPS brand with a redesigned 16-inch flagship that's sleeker, lighter, and equipped with a stunning OLED display. The $1,749 starting price and USB-C-only ports won't suit everyone, but build quality and performance justify the premium positioning.

Huma Shazia·6 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·3 min

Sony Xperia 1 VIII Leaks at €1,869 via Amazon Listing

An accidental Amazon listing in Germany and the UK has revealed the Sony Xperia 1 VIII's pricing, specs, and June 26 release date. The flagship phone appears to cost €1,868.99 in Germany and £1,728 in the UK, though the price includes bundled Sony WH1000XM6 headphones.

Huma Shazia·6 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Apple Tests Solid-State Buttons for 20th Anniversary iPhone

Apple is reportedly testing solid-state buttons for a special 20th anniversary iPhone expected in 2027. The new buttons passed tests for gloves, wet hands, and extreme temperatures. The device may also feature under-display Face ID and a 6,000mAh battery.

Manaal Khan·6 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Hits $999 on Amazon, Lowest Yet

Amazon has dropped the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to $999.99 for the 256GB model, a $300 savings from MSRP just 60 days after launch. The deal covers all four colors available outside Samsung.com and represents the first time the flagship has dipped below $1,000.

Manaal Khan·6 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

iPhone 17 Tops Global Smartphone Sales in Q1 2026

Apple's standard iPhone 17 captured 6% of all smartphones sold worldwide in Q1 2026, according to Counterpoint Research. The base model outpaced its Pro siblings by a wider margin than last year, while budget 4G Android phones dominated emerging markets.

Huma Shazia·6 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Apple Seeks Intel, Samsung to Reduce TSMC Dependency

Apple is negotiating with Intel and Samsung to diversify its chip production beyond TSMC. Key executives have already visited Samsung's Texas factory as the company reorganizes its hardware teams under Johny Srouji.

Manaal Khan·5 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·3 min

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Wide Fold Leak in One UI 9

Images of Samsung's next foldables surfaced inside a One UI 9 build, showing the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the new Galaxy Wide Fold. The Wide Fold brings a shorter, wider form factor with a spacious cover screen, while the Z Fold8 sticks close to the current design.

Huma Shazia·5 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Google, Microsoft, xAI Agree to Pre-Release AI Testing by US

Every major US AI lab will now let federal regulators evaluate frontier models before public release. Google, Microsoft, and xAI signed new agreements with the Commerce Department's AI center, while OpenAI and Anthropic renegotiated existing deals to align with Trump's AI priorities.

Huma Shazia·5 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Motorola Razr Fold Coming to India: First Book-Style Foldable

Motorola has confirmed its first book-style foldable phone will launch in India. The Razr Fold, which debuted at CES 2025 and recently went on sale in Europe, features an 8.1-inch inner display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and a 6,000mAh battery.

Huma Shazia·5 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Apple Talks to Intel, Samsung for US Chip Production

Apple is in early-stage discussions with Intel and Samsung to manufacture processors in the United States. The move comes as AI demand has strained TSMC's capacity, leaving the iPhone maker scrambling for alternatives.

Huma Shazia·5 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·4 min

Notepad++ Creator Threatens Legal Action Over macOS Port

Don Ho, the creator of Notepad++, has filed a trademark complaint and is threatening legal action against the developer of a macOS port that used the editor's name, logo, and even Ho's biography without permission. The dispute centers on branding, not the port itself, since the GPL license permits forking the code.

Huma Shazia·5 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Trump Admin Weighs Mandatory AI Model Vetting Before Release

The Trump administration is discussing an executive order that would require government review of AI models before public release. The policy shift follows Anthropic's decision to withhold its Mythos model, which the company described as capable of finding thousands of critical software vulnerabilities.

Manaal Khan·5 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·6 min

Galaxy S26 vs Galaxy S25: Is the Upgrade Worth It?

Samsung's Galaxy S26 brings incremental improvements over the S25, but with the return of Exynos chips in some regions, the decision is more complicated. We break down what's actually different between these two phones.

Huma Shazia·4 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

iPhone Air, iPhone 17, Galaxy S26, Pixel 10: This Week's Deals

Major discounts hit flagship phones this week. The iPhone Air drops up to €480, while the iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup, and Google Pixel 10 series all see price cuts. Here's how the deals stack up.

Huma Shazia·3 May 2026

Gadgets & Hardware·5 min

Galaxy S26 Plus vs S25 Plus: Is the Upgrade Worth It?

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Plus brings incremental changes over last year's S25 Plus, but the return to a dual-chip strategy complicates the decision. Battery life improves despite identical specs on paper, while design changes are minimal. Here's what matters for buyers weighing the upgrade.

Huma Shazia·3 May 2026